by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at American University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #88 out of 927 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 150 |
| Master’s | 101 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
This communication & journalism field at American University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 90 |
| Communication, General | 84 |
| Journalism | 77 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University conferred 150 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
American University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from American University report a median salary of $67,907 a year. This is lower than $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
To complete a bachelor’s at American University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $24,684 in student loans. This is higher than $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 17 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at American University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 101 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 3 |
